Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Nahomi Kawasumi (R) scores in the 61st minute of the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics. Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011.

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